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FJ51 FHL

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,435 mi
Last recorded46,435 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 FHL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 46,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/s and O/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/s and O/s flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated but not blown

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper strut top mounting slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Hand brake cable rusty

Offside Rear Upper strut top mounting slight play

Power steering pipes rusty

Rear exhaust back box rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2021 46,434 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/s and O/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/s and O/s flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated but not blown

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Hand brake cable rusty

Power steering pipes rusty

Rear exhaust back box rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2020 46,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 46,398 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 46,397 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill at suspension mtg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill at suspension mtg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 44,355 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill corroded not affecting mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust back box corroded,but not blowing

Pass 3 Feb 2017 43,466 miles

exhaust back box corroded

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 3 Feb 2017 43,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box corroded

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2016 42,210 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 40,901 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 39,091 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 36,903 miles

front wipers smearing

Fail 1 Feb 2013 36,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wipers smearing

Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

wipers seaming slightly

Fail 30 Jan 2012 34,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

wipers seaming slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2011 30,891 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 28,667 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 23,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smearing

Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,168 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Puma?

Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
56,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,167
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,649
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,373
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FJ51 FHL is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 69,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Puma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ51 FHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Puma typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ51 FHL is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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